Bahrain slams UK paper report 'inaccurate'The Information Affairs Authority (IAA) of Bahrain has once again responded to reports coming out of the UK which it claims depict the kingdom "inaccurately". It replied to a report published by The Guardian which demand More… |
Bahrain maps out 5-year media revamp planBahrain’s Information Affairs Authority (IAA) has mapped out a five-year strategy to revamp the media sector, a report said. It comprises 46 initiatives aimed at developing the sector in legislative, structural, technical an More… |
Bahrain media revamp sees strong resultsA reform strategy mapped out by Bahrain’s Information Affairs Authority (IAA) has proved successful in portraying the real image of Bahrain in the international mass media, said a top government official. The revamp has also More… |
Revamped Bahrain TV set for year-end launchBahrain Television (BTV) will undergo a major overhaul, with more emphasis on local entertainment and family programmes and will be launched by the year-end, a top government official said. "We have been working to improve th More… |
Bahrain mulls tougher laws against Web misuseTougher punishments for misusing websites and social media are being studied by the Bahraini government, a report said. The Cabinet approved a proposal to amend existing legislation during its weekly session yesterday (September 1 More… |
New Bahrain centre to govern public sectorBahrain will set up a new regional centre to govern the public sector, which aims to establish a comprehensive national vision in the field of governance and ensure they comply with international standards, said a top official. Mi More… |
Bahrain draws up crisis plan if Syria hitBahrain’s government bodies are taking all precautionary measures as part of the kingdom’s emergency plan amidst a possible military strike against Syria, according to a top official. There is no imminent threat to the More… |
Bahrain to develop media sectorA top government official has revealed detailed plans to develop Bahrain's media sector, which comes as part of the Information Affairs Authority (IAA)'s five-year information strategy. The plan looks to improve the sector More… |
Bahrain draws up plan to tackle media biasBahrain’s Information Affairs Ministry has drawn up a plan to confront a number of media channels seeking to tarnish the kingdom’s reputation. The move is part of a five-year strategic media development plan that gives More… |
Bahrain sets up emergency media planBahrain has set up an emergency media strategy, which will encourage local media organisations to adopt a "zero-tolerance" policy towards false claims made in the international arena, said a top government official. &quo More… |